You may have heard that the Council is consulting on a new Local Plan. This plan will decide where new housing goes, how big developments can be, and which villages are expected to take growth for the next 15–20 years. Right now, we are at a very early stage of that process. This is our chance to influence it. In […]
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Richborough Development Update
What’s happening? Richborough and the Caton’s have decided to push the application and go straight to a Government Inspector for appeal, rather than let the council decide on the decision. They requested that the case be heard by a full public inquiry, and the Planning Inspectorate has agreed. This means the final decision will be taken by an independent Inspector, […]
Read moreStrong Community Presence at Planning Meeting
This evening of [7th July 2025], North Warwickshire Borough Council held a Planning Meeting that included discussion of the proposed 110-home development in Warton. Although this was not a decision-making session, it provided a valuable opportunity for residents to voice their concerns, and we did so in impressive numbers. Warton residents packed the public gallery of the council chamber, with […]
Read moreWalking the Line
On Thursday 5th June, We (Karen Woods and Lawrie Phipps) had the opportunity to meet with a local planning officer and walk around the perimeter of the proposed site adjacent to Red Marl Way and the Recreation Ground. The purpose was to look at the site for the proposed development on the edge of the village and to raise collective […]
Read moreOpen Letter to North Warwickshire Borough Council
As part of our campaign against the development adjacent to Red Marl Way, we have today asked the council to reject the community engagement part of their application and for it to be done again in conjunction with the residents Association. Please remember that this is a campaign, not a single battle and we will keep challenging using various methods […]
Read moreLarge New Development: Church Rd/Orton Rd
UPDATE: Please submit objections by the 16th May There is a proposed new development on Land South Of Warton Recreation Ground (the link will open in a new tab). This is the proposal that we alerted residents to that is being developed by Richborough Developments adjacent to Red Marl Way. We need residents to register their objections as soon as […]
Read moreNew Planning Application: Rear of Fox and Dogs
An application has gone in for a caravan on the land behind the fox and dogs, claiming it is required for Agricultural use. This may well be a way of trying to get developments in through the back door. The Planning Application can be found here on the council website I have already objected on the following grounds, and if people […]
Read moreWarton Wins!
But we still have work to do. Yesterday we saw the whole Parish adopt the Neighbourhood plan. This was an important step in Warton Residents having a say in the development that happens in and around the village. At the bottom of this post is a diagram from the Neighbourhood plan setting out the Warton Site Allocation and most importantly […]
Read moreWhere did all the money go?
Written by Lawrie Phipps (Orton Rd) Have you ever wondered where the (S106) money generated by new housing developments in the village of Warton ends up? Thanks to Karen, one of our residents, and the use of the Freedom of Information Act, a request to North Warwickshire Borough Council provides at least some of the answers, and perhaps raises a […]
Read moreResidents Meeting and New Development
The Richborough Planning Proposal Consultation ends on 8th March (https://www.landwestofwarton.co.uk/). Immediate Action if you are able: Respond to the Developer’s Consultation The purpose of their consultation is often a “box ticking” exercise required before a formal planning application is submitted. Suggested response: Object briefly they do not need detail or well thought through arguments, they will use those to amend […]
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